
Mike Murphy focuses his practice on meeting the legal needs of technology companies, founders, and investors. Over the course of his career, he has advised clients in many aspects of business, including the issuance of preferred stock, convertibles notes, and SAFEs; mergers and acquisitions; secondary stock sales; intellectual property protection; dissolutions; and initial public offerings.
Mr. Murphy practiced in Silicon Valley at the international law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and subsequently at Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian LLP.
Education
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J.D., Georgetown University Law Center- 2007
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B.A., Brigham Young University- 2004
Professional Admissions
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State of California
Languages
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French
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Tahitian
Community and Professional Involvement
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Mayor, City of Merced (2016 to 2020)
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City Councilmember, City of Merced (2011 to 2016)